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"Didn't Lose Because We Tried Different Combinations": Ravindra Jadeja Fires Back At Critics

Ahead of the third ODI match and series decider against West Indies, Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja said that this is the only series where the Indian team can do experiments before the Asia Cup and World Cup. After WI clinched the second one-day game by 6 wickets to level the series to 1-1, India will play the final match of the three-match series at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba on Tuesday.

"If I Were Board President...": Kapil Dev's Word Of Caution To BCCI On Team's Schedule

Team India has been facing severe criticism after their experiment to bench skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli, miserably failed during the second ODI against West Indies. The visitors were led by all-rounder Hardik Pandya and were bundled out for just 181 runs. Later, West Indies comfortably chased down the target in just 36.4 over with six wickets in hand. 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has been critical about Team India's performance as the clock for the upcoming ODI World Cup is ticking.

"Am Turtle, Not A Rabbit...": Hardik Pandya's Unique Response To Bowling Workload Question Ahead Of World Cup

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya said that he is ready to take up a significantly higher bowling workload as he builds towards the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home from October 5 to November 19, but added that he is still "a turtle, not a rabbit". The all-rounder is currently with India's white-ball squad for series in West Indies, he had a full two months off after Indian Premier League (IPL) concluded on May 29. In this period, he "switched off" for a month and underwent physical conditioning for three weeks at the National Cricket Academy where there was equal focus on both skill and fitness.

"Why Stop?": Ex-India Star's Stern Warning For Rohit Sharma And Co Ahead Of 3rd ODI Against West Indies

India meet the West Indies in the third and final ODI at Trinidad on Tuesday with the series on the line. While the visitors won the opening game, the hosts restored parity in the following match-up with a six-wicket win. India rested skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the previous match and former India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels they should continue experimenting if the management thinks that's the way forward. “If you were to look at the series for experiments, why stop? If you're going in with the philosophy that ‘I am going to try a lot of cricketers, I'm going to give chances to the players who haven't gotten enough game time.' Why change? You've done it in the first game, you've done it in the second game. Just give more opportunities to the players who haven't gotten enough in the past,” said Aakash Chopra on JioCinema.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's "Kachra" Stump Mic Remark On Kuldeep Yadav Leaves Fans Angry

Suryakumar Yadav has been dominating headlines in recent times due to his disappointing run of form for the Indian cricket team. The explosive batter got good starts in the first two ODI matches against West Indies but ended up gifting his wicket to Gudakesh Motie. With the ICC World Cup 2023 just a few months away, concerns have been raised about Suryakumar's form and the return of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer from injury will make it even more difficult for him to retain his place. Amid his troubles with batting form, Suryakumar has attracted the anger of certain fans on social media after a conversation with Kuldeep Yadav on stump mic went viral after the second ODI encounter in Barbados.

"Debacle Of 2022 T20 World Cup Repeating": Ex-India Star On Team's ODI World Cup Chances

West Indies, a team that couldn't even qualify for this year's ICC Cricket World Cup, defeated the Indian team in the second ODI rather comprehensively, sending chills down the spine of the subcontinent giants' fans. More than the result, it's the nature of experimentation head coach Rahul Dravid and the team management are doing with the team that worries fans. In fact, former India cricketer feels the 'debacle of T20 World Cup 2022' could be on the horizon for Rohit Sharma's men.

Watch - "Someone Is Bullying Yuzvendra Chahal", Says Commentator. Finds Out The Culprit Was...

Team India faced a shocking six-wicket defeat against West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series on Saturday. With the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli being rested, the team's captaincy was handed over to Hardik Pandya, who failed to guide the Men in Blue to victory. Asked to bat first, India were bundled out for 181 and later, West Indies chased down the target in just 36.4 overs. In the entire match, the hosts had an upper hand over India but that also could not change the cheerful atmosphere in the visitors' camp.

Nicholas Pooran's Blistering Ton Helps MI New York Clinch Major League Cricket Title

Nicholas Pooran put up a superlative effort with the bat to help MI New York clinch the first-ever Major League Cricket title on Sunday. The wicketkeeper-batter scored 137 runs off 55 balls as MI New York took down Seattle Orcas by seven wickets at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. MI New York restricted Seattle Orcas to 183/9 before chasing down their target in just 16 overs. MI New York didn't get off to the best of starts as Imad Wasim dismissed Steven Taylor in their third delivery of the opening over.

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"Didn't Lose Because We Tried Different Combinations": Ravindra Jadeja Fires Back At Critics

"If I Were Board President...": Kapil Dev's Word Of Caution To BCCI On Team's Schedule

"Am Turtle, Not A Rabbit...": Hardik Pandya's Unique Response To Bowling Workload Question Ahead Of World Cup

"Why Stop?": Ex-India Star's Stern Warning For Rohit Sharma And Co Ahead Of 3rd ODI Against West Indies

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's "Kachra" Stump Mic Remark On Kuldeep Yadav Leaves Fans Angry

"Debacle Of 2022 T20 World Cup Repeating": Ex-India Star On Team's ODI World Cup Chances

Watch - "Someone Is Bullying Yuzvendra Chahal", Says Commentator. Finds Out The Culprit Was...

Nicholas Pooran's Blistering Ton Helps MI New York Clinch Major League Cricket Title